Clare Glens Loop Walk

Clare Glens Loop Walk is a 3.5 kilometer loop trail located near Newport, County Tipperary, Ireland that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and nature trips.

kid friendly

hiking

nature trips

walking

running

forest

river

This easy forest walk journeys past waterfalls, rock pools and rapids, and presents stunning photographic opportunities.
The Clare Glens is a wooded area along the banks of the Clare River, which separates counties Limerick and Tipperary. The scenery is breathtaking, with wild dense forest combined with the calm rushing of the crystal clear waters. The Glens consist of a picturesque red sandstone gorge through which the Clare River flows and displays numerous waterfalls. This loop walk is part of the network of National Looped Walks and are marked using the standard National Looped Walk directional arrows.

Clare Glens Trailhead

Leaving the trailhead both loops enter the glens via a metal kissing gate at the left of the bridge over the Clare River. Turn left onto a narrow trail following the purple (and green) arrows - the green arrows are for the shorter Nature Loop. The loop gains ground away from the river and stays to 'upper' paths to pass a stone footbridge, before veering right and downhill to reach the riverbank at a wooden footbridge. The Nature Loop turns right here, crosses the Clare River via a wooden footbridge and returns to the trailhead. The Glen Loop proceeds straight ahead.

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Nature Loop

Continue to follow the sandy path along your return to the trailhead.

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Bring sturdy walking boots, waterproofs, rucksack, fluid, and snacks.

Start from the village of Murroe (Moroe) on the R506 between Limerick City and Cappamore. Follow the signs for Clare Glens which take you north out of the village. Follow this road for approximately 5km to reach the trailhead at a car parking area on your left. Both loops start and finish here. Note: the trailhead is signposted from Murroe.

Lovely trail, I personally tried to walk quite close to the river but if you do so be mindful cause it’s very slippery! If you follow the route, the trail is totally fine and safe.
I found this trail very different than the Irish trails I’ve done so far, the atmosphere it’s absolutely stunning!
100% recommended.